Irish soda bread has been a staple of the Irish diet since the 1840's. Soda bicarbonate was introduced to Ireland in the late 1830's, so, instead of using yeast as a leavening agent, they began using bread soda as an alternative.

There are several theories as to the significance of the cross in soda bread. Some believe that the cross was placed in the bread to ward off evil. It is more likely that the cross is used to help with the cooking of the bread or to serve as a guideline for even slices into quarters.

Hogan's Brown Irish Soda Bread mix comes straight from Ireland. A simple recipe just got even easier - just add water, shape, and bake. Soda Bread is used as an accompaniment to any meal. Great for breakfast with lots of butter or jam and honey, it is also delicious with soup, for sandwiches (try with salmon!), or simply to mop up your gravy at dinner.

I got six boxes at a sale price of $4.99, and only paid $5.99 in shipping. The bread mix is as good as if I were sitting down to breakfast in Ireland, and preparation is simple.

By AZIrishfrom Phoenixon Jan 06, 2015

Great Breakfast Toast

Very easy to make. Tastes like the bread we had in Ireland.

By Tom elsonfrom Appleton, wion Dec 29, 2014

Brown soda bread mix

Excellent products and service

By Nicole Ballfrom Machias, Maineon Mar 24, 2013

Always makes a terrific bread

This product is very consistent. Very easy to make.

By MBPfrom Los Angeleson May 10, 2012

Way too hard...

I baked it in a regular oven but it still came out too hard.

By comproffrom Grand Rapids, MIon Apr 13, 2010

This is super-easy and good!

This is a super-easy way to enjoy Irish Brown Soda Bread without going to Dublin, Kilmare, Cork, or Galway.

By minimarefrom Modesto CAon Mar 29, 2010

Too Hard

Followed directions but it came out like a rock.

By dizzylouise3[@]from Raymore, MOon Jan 02, 2009

Wonderful Flavor perfect w corned beef

Enjoyed many times. I bake to serve with various Irish Meals I cook. It is also great as snack or sandwich. Great Bread

By Saoirsefrom Oregon and Floridaon Nov 15, 2008

Close to the Real ting!!

I purchased this product for my Irish partner that lives in the states and misses the wonderful bread of home. The bread was a fantastic hit. ....and beautiful with Irish butter and black currant jam. THank you .....light,love and fun .....Saoirse

By Denisefrom Frederick, MDon Nov 29, 2007

Love this bread!

Is great plain, with cream cheese and blackberry shiraz preserve, or with some smoked salmon and capers. Great hearty bread.